Medical Genetics

Health Match BC; Victoria; On-site; AUD 181,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health’s Pathology, Laboratory Medicine & Medical Genetics department seeks a permanent full-time (0.8 FTE) Medical Geneticist to join Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC.

The successful candidate will bring a Fellowship in Medical Genetics (RCPSC) and hold a full license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, providing broad Genetics consultation including prenatal care and dysmorphology.

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Medical Genetics with RCPSC is required.
• Full medical license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC is required.
• Ability to provide broad Medical Genetics consultation including prenatal services, dysmorphology and other familial and rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Genetics consultations across subspecialties as needed.
• Potential outreach clinics across Vancouver Island.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students and residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative abilities

Education

Fellowship in Medical Genetics (RCPSC)

Job description

Role and Facility Information

Island Health’s Department Pathology, Laboratory Medicine & Medical Genetics has an opportunity for a permanent full-time (0.8 FTE) Medical Geneticist to join their team at the Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia.

The successful candidate will hold a Fellowship in Medical Genetics with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have a full license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. The successful candidate will be an excellent diagnostician with superlative interpersonal and collaborative abilities. While primary duties could be in one or more subspecialty areas, the ability to provide broad Medical Genetics consultation inclusive of prenatal services, dysmorphology and other familial and rare diseases is essential. There are opportunities to provide outreach clinics in a range of communities across Vancouver Island. A commitment to teaching is also required, as you will mentor students of the UBC Island Medical Program, and students and residents from other programs.

Additional Information

• 0.8 FTE Locum for one year
• Start Date: October 1, 2026 (flexible)

Community Information

Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic Capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class boating. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.

Terms

• Compensation Type: Clinical Service Contract